Demographic✭Information

Age distribution among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who are ages…

Survey year

18-29

30-49

50-64

65+

Sample Size

Sample size = 882. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who are…

Survey year

Younger Millennial

Older Millennial

Generation X

Baby Boomer

Silent

Greatest

Sample Size

Sample size = 882. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who are…

Survey year

Men

Women

Sample Size

Sample size = 898. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

42%

58%

898

Racial and ethnic composition among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who identify as…

Survey year

White

Black

Asian

Latino

Other/Mixed

Sample Size

Sample size = 893. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who are…

Survey year

Immigrants

Second generation

Third generation or higher

Sample Size

Sample size = 892. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

5%

5%

90%

892

Income distribution among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who have a household income of…

Survey year

Less than $30,000

$30,000-$49,999

$50,000-$99,999

$100,000 or more

Sample Size

Sample size = 766. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who have completed…

Survey year

High school or less

Some college

College

Post-graduate degree

Sample Size

Sample size = 897. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who are…

Survey year

Married

Living with a partner

Divorced/separated

Widowed

Never married

Sample Size

Sample size = 895. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

63%

2%

11%

10%

14%

895

Parent of children under 18 among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who are…

Survey year

Parents

Non-parents

Sample Size

Sample size = 896. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

26%

74%

896

Beliefs✭and✭Practices

Belief in God among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who say they…

Survey year

Believe in God; absolutely certain

Believe in God; fairly certain

Believe in God; not too/not at all certain

Believe in God; don't know

Do not believe in God

Other/don't know if they believe in God

Sample Size

Sample size = 898. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

86%

12%

< 1%

1%

1%

1%

898

Importance of religion in one's life among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who say religion is…

Survey year

Very important

Somewhat important

Not too important

Not at all important

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 898. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

74%

22%

3%

1%

< 1%

898

Attendance at religious services among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who attend religious services…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month/a few times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 898. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

44%

40%

16%

< 1%

898

Frequency of prayer among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who pray…

Survey year

At least daily

Weekly

Monthly

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 898. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

71%

18%

3%

7%

1%

898

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who attend prayer group…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 898. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

30%

16%

8%

46%

1%

898

Frequency of meditation among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who meditate…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 898. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

42%

6%

3%

47%

2%

898

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 898. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

67%

16%

7%

10%

< 1%

898

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 898. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

42%

16%

11%

30%

1%

898

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Survey year

Religion

Philosophy/reason

Common sense

Science

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 898. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

53%

7%

37%

2%

1%

898

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who say…

Survey year

There are clear standards for what is right and wrong

Right or wrong depends on the situation

Neither/both equally

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 898. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

54%

45%

1%

1%

898

Frequency of reading scripture among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who read scripture…

Survey year

At least once a week

Once or twice a month

Several times a year

Seldom/never

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 898. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who say the holy scripture is…

Survey year

Word of God; should be taken literally

Word of God; not everything taken literally

Word of God; other/don't know

Not the word of God

Other/don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 898. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

46%

39%

4%

7%

4%

898

Belief in Heaven among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who …in heaven

Survey year

Believe

Don't believe

Other/don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 898. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

87%

7%

6%

898

Belief in Hell among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who …in hell

Survey year

Believe

Don't believe

Other/don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 898. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

76%

18%

6%

898

Social✭and✭Political✭Views

Political ideology among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who are…

Survey year

Conservative

Moderate

Liberal

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 898. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

66%

29%

3%

2%

898

Views about size of government among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who would rather have…

Survey year

Smaller government; fewer services

Bigger government; more services

Depends

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 898. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

81%

16%

1%

1%

898

Views about government aid to the poor among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who say government aid to the poor…

Survey year

Does more harm than good

Does more good than harm

Neither/both equally

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 898. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

71%

25%

3%

2%

898

Views about abortion among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who say abortion should be…

Survey year

Legal in all/most cases

Illegal in all/most cases

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 898. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

37%

61%

2%

898

Views about homosexuality among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who say homosexuality…

Survey year

Should be accepted

Should be discouraged

Neither/both equally

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 898. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

41%

52%

4%

3%

898

Views about same-sex marriage among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who …same-sex marriage

Survey year

Strongly favor/favor

Oppose/strongly oppose

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 898. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

2014

31%

63%

6%

898

Views about environmental regulation among Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form

% of Mainline Protestants republicans and Republican leaners who say humans always existed in present form who say…

Survey year

Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy

Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

Neither/both equally

Don't know

Sample Size

Sample size = 898. Visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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